Man refuses to wear mask at Bend donut shop, has altercation with manager
Wearing masks isn’t new, but with new guidelines, old issues are…
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Bend-La Pine Schools join others in adopting new mask rules, require proof of vaccination at indoor events
Bend-La Pine Schools on Friday joined Redmond, Jefferson County and other school districts around the state in adopting Oregon Health Authority…
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Garage fire breaks out in NE Prineville home; neighbor, off-duty firefighter rescue disabled resident
A neighbor and an off-duty Bend firefighter rescued a disabled woman after a garage fire broke out in her northeast Prineville home Friday and began…
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City of Bend set to begin limited reopening of public facilities for in-person services
The city of Bend will begin on Monday a limited reopening of some of its public facilities for in-person services. It said modifications will be in…
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Oregon joins wave of states offering big COVID-19 vaccine incentives: a $1 million lottery jackpot
Oregon, closing in on its COVID-19 vaccination goal, on Friday joined a wave of states across the country by offering a chance at a big prize – in…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes County’s 78th; 504 new cases
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 78th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,613, the Oregon…
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OLCC recalls marijuana vapes sold under Naked Extracts, Native labels
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Friday it is issuing an immediate health and safety recall for marijuana vaping products sold under the…
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Oregon to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October
The state of Oregon will recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day under a new bill passed by the Oregon Legislature.…
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One Class at a Time: Bend Science Station inspires young scientists
When in-person instruction came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors at the Bend Science Station had to come up with innovative ways…
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Breese-Iverson critical of investigator’s findings regarding fellow lawmaker’s texts
Prineville state Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson said Thursday she’s upset about the findings of an investigator looking into her claims of sexual…
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Bend Senior High’s Steve Wetherald named Regional Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education announced Thursday that Bend Senior High’s Steve Wetherald is the 2022 Central Oregon Regional Teacher of the…
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Crook County, Redmond schools adopt OSAA mask, vaccine guidance; Bend-La Pine still weighing steps
Under new state guidance, Oregon’s student athletes and spectators can go maskless at indoor sporting events, if they are vaccinated and can prove it…
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ODOT homeless camp cleanup at Revere Ave./Bend Parkway to remove fire hazards, people if necessary
The homeless camps off of the Bend Parkway at Northeast Revere Avenue are set to be cleaned next Monday, but officials say it will involve little to…
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Central Cascades wilderness permits to open daily rolling permits Friday
Beginning Friday morning, Central Cascades Wilderness Permits will become available within a seven-day rolling window through this…
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Wyden, colleagues try again with bill to ramp up prescribed burns, curb threat of severe wildfires
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., reintroduced legislation Thursday that they…
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Deschutes County offers COVID-19 relief funds to businesses hurt by recent one-week move to Extreme Risk
Deschutes County has $1.3 million in relief funds available for eligible businesses that were directly impacted by the county’s April 30 move to…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 603 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,606, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend Park and Rec updates guidelines, will verify vaccine status for indoors mask removal
Updated public health guidance from Oregon Health Authority and Deschutes County’s move to the “Lower Risk” COVID-19 category will bring changes to…
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COIC partners with Crook County to offer new round of COVID-19 relief small business grants
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is partnering with Crook County to offer another round of grants to Crook County small businesses and…
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Oregon PUC adopts new rules for wildfire season public safety power shutoffs
The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Thursday it has approved temporary rules for use during the 2021 wildfire season on public safety power…
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